Flash Event May 30: Krulwich, nanobots, and neurosurgery

Watch live video of the event here

Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 06:20 PM

Looking for plans tonight? This Thursday, May 30, you and your special someone can join us and other science junkies online as we live stream, and live chat about, "Cellular Surgeons," a program hosted by our very own Robert Krulwich.

Cellular Surgeons is part of the acclaimed World Science Festival, a five-day, non-stop, whirlwind series of programs at the intersection of science, art, and philosophy, taking place here in New York City (disclosure: I worked for the Festival for three years, but my excitement is legit!). Robert will lead three award-winning scientists -- Peter Hoffman! Omid Farokhzad! Metin Sitti! -- in a multimedia discussion about the latest in nanomedicine, from "pills the size of molecules" that "seek and destroy tumors," to nanobots performing surgeries with never-before-seen precision. We heard the scientists are bringing plenty of wicked videos, and that the Festival usually sells out, so we're excited to get you in the door.*

We'll see you, back here, then! Maybe with a brewski in our non-typing hand.

*If you're in or around New York City, you can check here to see if tickets are still available.

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Best described as someone who likes to "sit in the woods and stare," Molly fell for science in the ponds, wildlife, and fields of Ohio. After focusing on biology in college, she began to pursue science journalism, and has written and produced (radio/podcasts) for outlets like Scientific American, Wired, Nature, NPR's Science Friday, and National Geographic Adventure, as well as created live conversations at the World Science Festival, where she specialized in creating programs at the intersection of science, philosophy, and art. Her ability to comprehend and totally immerse herself in complicated issues has helped Radiolab investigate blood donation, drug prices, and one very special jar. She also had a hand in the pilot of Freakonomics Radio, where you can still hear her voice at the top of every episode.